Japan is fast-tracking financial support for Rapidus, its cutting-edge semiconductor venture, to drive domestic production of advanced chips. Since April, the Japanese Senate has...
Japan's SoftBank has partnered with Intel to co-develop cutting-edge DRAM tailored for AI applications, aiming to challenge the incumbent High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) technology. The...
Japan's upper house has passed legal revisions that enable the government to acquire an equity stake in Rapidus, part of a broader push to strengthen the country's next-gen semiconductor...
As the semiconductor industry shifts toward geographic diversification and manufacturing resilience, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says Japan-based Rapidus is emerging as a critical player—not...
Tenstorrent, a US-based semiconductor design firm, held a press conference on April 17 at its newly established Tokyo office to discuss its deepening collaboration with Rapidus in...
The Chinese companies complain about America's non-tariff barriers, but many foreign car manufacturers and brands want to enter the Chinese market—what company hasn't returned...
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor firm aiming to mass-produce 2nm chips, commenced partial trial production at its facility on April 1, 2025. According to Rapidus president Atsuyoshi...
As geopolitical risks rise, many countries recognize the importance of semiconductor supply chain security and are accelerating efforts to achieve chip autonomy. The US and Japan...
Rapidus officially launched its IIM-1 semiconductor fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido, on April 1, marking a major milestone in Japan's ambition to produce cutting-edge 2nm chips. However,...
Rapidus, a Japanese company focused on semiconductor innovation, officially opened its first facility, IIM-1, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, on April 1, 2025. Aiming to advance in the...
On April 1, Rapidus inaugurated its first semiconductor fabrication facility, IIM-1, in Chitose City, Hokkaido, marking a pivotal step in Japan's leap from 40nm technology to the...
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on March 31, 2025, it will provide up to JPY802.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) in fresh funding to Rapidus, a domestic startup...
Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus has signed an MoU with Singapore-based IC design contractor Quest Global to collaborate on the design and production of its upcoming 2nm chips...
Rapidus' Hokkaido investment is exacerbating Japan's semiconductor talent shortage. Companies struggle to fill open positions, revealing a critical gap in skilled workers and instructors...
Japan's 2025 budget proposal is on the verge of approval, paving the way for government investment in Rapidus, a project focused on the mass production of advanced semiconductors...
